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"Titchtjarla "
"Specifications."
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This fishing catamaran
"Titchtjarla "
is setting new standards in the Australian tuna long line fishery.
This new fishing catamaran is to operate in the West Coast Tuna long line
fishery.
Designed and built by
Commercial Catamarans
of Lakes Entrance.
With two 400 hp. motors driving through twin disc 2:1 ratio gear boxes the
vessel cruises at 13 knots with a top speed of 14 knots.
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"Titchtjarla "
Specifications
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Type of vessel
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Tuna longline catamaran
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In survey to
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Marine Board of Victoria
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Home Port
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Freemantle.
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Owner
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Pilbara Fishing Ventures.
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Designer
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Commercial Caramarans
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Builder
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Commercial Catamarans
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Construction
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Aluminium
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Length overall
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30 metres
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Beam
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11 metres
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Draught
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1.5 metres
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Main engines
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2 X Iveco aifo 400 hp at 1800 rpm
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Gear boxes
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2 X Twin Disc 2:1 reduction
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Propellers
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2 X Austral 5 bladed
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Auxiliaries
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2 X Iveco 80 kva
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GPS
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Trimble
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Plotter
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TMQ c-plot
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Radar
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JRC
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Depth Sounder
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JRC
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Auto Pilot
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TMQ
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Radio
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Barrett SSB
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Desalinater
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Citor
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Icemaker
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Majah
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Satellite beacon system
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FW Beacon System
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Electronics, electrics and hydraulics installed by
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Commercial Catamarans
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Windows by
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Alfab
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Fuel
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53,000 litres
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Fresh water
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10,000 litres
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Maximum speed
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14 knots
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Cruising speed
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13 knots
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Range
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14,000 nautical miles
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Accommodation
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10 berths
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This latest vessel is the
most up to date longliner available in Australia
. Fully airconditioned, huge cool room, RSW fish holding areas and bait
freezer all using the latest in refrigeration technology.
Separate Skippers and Engineers cabins on the bridge area, both airconditioned
and with full ensuite facilities.
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Copyright © 1999
Terry Phefley
Thursday, 30 September 1999
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